YOUNG guns Nick Powell and Max Clayton will miss the start of next season if England are successful at the Under 17 World Cup.

The attacking duo, plus keeper Ben Garratt, will be part of the national squad taking part in the tournament in Mexico between June 18 and July 10.

Boss Dario Gradi said: “It’ll all depend on how well England do and how many games they play.

“Their physical well-being comes first. If they get to the final for instance they’ll need a rest and then a pre-season so they wouldn’t be available for the start of the season. We don’t want to take any chances.”

England qualified for Mexico by progressing to the Euro U17 semi-finals before being knocked out 1-0 by eventual winners Holland last week.